Schlitter Returned to the Cubs

According to multiple reports Monday afternoon, Brian Schlitter will be returned to the Cubs on a technicality due to a pre-existing injury. Major League Baseball concluded Schlitter had an elbow strain prior to being placed on waivers by the Cubs during the off-season to make room on the 40-man roster for Kerry Wood.

The New York Yankees claimed Brian Schlitter off waivers from the Cubs and the right-hander passed his physical with the Yankees. Not long after, the Yankees placed Schlitter on waivers and his original organization, the Phillies, picked him up. Schlitter passed his physical with the Phillies as well.